The Lifetime Achievement Award acknowledges individuals who are making an exceptional impact on ocean science, conservation or policy. Dr. Nancy Knowlton will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding contributions to coral research, science communication, and marine science education. Dr. Nancy Knowlton is currently the Sant Chair for Marine Science at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History and … Read More
CMBC Special Seminar – Wed. April 3
Responses of Coral Reefs to Global Warming Distinguished Professor Terry Hughes is the Director of the Australian Research Council’s Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, headquartered at James Cook University in Townsville. A recurrent theme in his studies is the application of new scientific knowledge towards improving management of marine environments, especially coral reefs. His publications focus on population dynamics, … Read More
New Species to be Named
Every year researchers are discovering new species of marine creatures. Traditionally, the person who first describes a newfound plant or animal is entitled to name it, but now, Scripps is inviting the public to share in the process by naming select newly discovered species acquired by the institution. The names can be selected by a donor and are then introduced … Read More
A Scientist’s Life: Octavio Aburto-Oropeza
Marine ecologist studies way to use technology to improve fisheries, considers economic value of flourishing ecosystems. From Scripps Explorations Now: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/scientists-life-octavio-aburto-oropeza
8 new sea creatures discovered in Costa Rica
Dr. Greg Rouse was among a group of scientists on a 3 week expedition to survey seamounts near Isla del Coco, Costa Rica. On this mission they discovered four new species of deep-sea corals and eight other sea creatures. Read the full story here: https://www.foxnews.com/science/scientists-discover-new-sea-creatures-in-costa-rica
CMBC Researchers Share Ocean Protection Council Award
Ocean Protection Council Awards $1 Million to Scripps Oceanography Researchers Four researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego were awarded a collective $1 million in funding to study topics ranging from saltwater bass populations to coastal cliff erosion. The awards from the Ocean Protection Council (OPC) are part of a larger grant to fund … Read More